Industry accounts for more than 30% of US total energy consumption and GHG.
Together we can transform the industrial energy landscape.
Industrial Decarbonization Solutions Hub
The UC Davis Industrial Decarbonization Solutions Hub (IDSH) is a consortium of leading industrial companies, solutions providers, technology developers, researchers, educators, utilities, and non-government organizations committed to accelerating industrial decarbonization.
Our mission is to help industry decarbonize as rapidly, economically, and equitably as possible through:
Actionable research that delivers practical solutions
Technology deployment and tool development
Trainings and symposia that convene industry, policy, and research leaders
Education of the next generation of energy and sustainability experts
International collaborations that connect California and the U.S. with global leaders in decarbonization
Industry accounts for more than 30% of total U.S. energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. By enhancing energy efficiency, electrification, and process innovation, IDSH helps industry reduce costs, improve competitiveness, and dramatically cut carbon emissions.
By enhancing energy efficiency, electrification, and process innovation, IDSH helps industry reduce costs, improve competitiveness, and dramatically cut carbon emissions.
Key Research Areas
Decarbonization Tools
Deployment and training on advanced decision-support tools (Industrial Assessment Guidance).
Process-Integrated Industrial Heat Pumps
Optimization and scaling for low-temperature industrial processes.
Industrial Load Flexibility
Improving grid integration through flexible demand.
Drivers of CO₂ Emissions
Analytical studies of U.S. manufacturing and electricity systems.
Life Cycle Assessment of CO2 Emissions
Analyzing the entire materials chain from extraction and manufacturing to use, function, and end-of-life management.
Upcoming Events
SAVE THE DATE | April 16-17, 2026
Save the date for the UC Davis Industry & Materials Decarbonization Symposium on April 16-17, 2026. This two-day event will bring together industry, academia, and government to share strategies, explore new technologies, and accelerate progress toward decarbonizing the industrial and materials sectors. Visit our events page for more info and past events.
Become an Affiliate
Collaborate with us to accelerate the development and implementation of decarbonization solutions for the industrial sector.
IDSH aims to empower influential industry stakeholders by providing validated decarbonization solutions, supporting project implementation, and informing policymakers and NGOs. Through enhancing energy efficiency, electrification, access to low carbon fuels, and improving manufacturing processes, industries can reduce energy costs, cut carbon emissions, and enhance production sustainability.
IDSH affiliates have ample opportunities to engage with our faculty, researchers, and fellow industry experts. Learn More